SOLD. Blue Tango is my largest glass piece to date at 2′-2″ tall. During layout, I envisioned a schematic representation of dance… tall and slender with open dynamic upward movement. This spiral glass sculpture emerged.
Blue Tango | 2′-2″ tall | Kiln cast crystal | Cobalt Blue | SOLD by Thomas R. Riley Galleries
Mariah: I thought it was time to actually try my hand at the evocative, sensual and organic Art Nouveau period. To see what would happen. Here is the result. I must admit, I didn’t expect this outcome!
The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) selected me for their Rising Star 2013 program – an initiative “to bring attention to young and talented artists” in contemporary glass art. The recognition by this august body for my talent is deeply gratifying. As for the young part, I am only 3 years old in the field
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Splash: My intention with this piece was to expose the inner core and draw the eye…from the outer structure…to the tight twists and turns…to the inner core…and swirl back out.
For this piece, I called upon several elements that I had incorporated in earlier glass works – intersecting lines and curve-over edges. It’s not plagiarism if I steal from myself! But I also included a more open core, multiple penetrations and three tunnels to play with. I sculpted Blue Shift as a donation piece for an AACG Auction.
11″ h, 8″ diameter | Kiln cast crystal | Cobalt Blue | AACG Auction Donation, SOLD at GlassWeekend 2013
There is something so very special about SOFA Chicago. The feeling I get walking in on Opening Night is pure magic. So much incredible talent in one place. For me, being a participating artist feels like walking on the field at the Super Bowl. This is as good as it gets. I feel so very
This year of 2012 has been busy and fruitful for my glass sculptures. It began with the sale of Levitation. I completed Red Shift (#15), Limoncelli (#16) and Mythic Fire (#17). My #18 piece just come out of the kiln, #19 & #20 are at this moment en route to the foundry, and the wax
My contemporary glass art is being intermingled by Plateaux Gallery, London, amongst the heritage table settings and elegant furnishings presented by Thomas Goode, Mayfair. And, by golly, it really works! Thanks to Leo Duval, gallery owner, for his vision and invitation to join Plateaux.
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On a personal note, Gaye and I are going on a much needed and deserved vacation. We will make a short stop off to spend some time with Leo Duval, the owner of Plateaux Gallery, in Mayfair, London. They began representing my work in 2011. Then on to Italy, traveling by train to visit Perugia,
Thomas R. Riley Galleries has just sold Event Horizon to collectors who first saw the piece at SOFA Chicago 2011. We are now both gearing up for SOFA Chicago 2012 in November where the gallery will present four of my glass sculptures. Opening Night is November 1 and the show runs through Sunday, November 4.
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As you can see Brain Scan is a wood sculpture. But it has just joined a very distinguished glass collection.
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Red Shift: On previous works, I had been noticing hints of shapes and colors being projected onto one side of the piece by design structures on the other side of the piece. With Red Shift, I intentionally planned for that occurrence and chose a glass that does dramatic color shifts depending on the thickness.
Red Shift: 1′-3″ h, 8″ dia | Kiln cast crystal | Inquire.
Red Shift was judged Best in Show at the 2012 New Mexico Contemporary Glass Invitational opening.
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At 1′-8″ tall and over 50 pounds, this was my largest (and, if I may say, one of the most dramatic) pieces to date.
Mythic Fire | 1′-8″ h, 10″ diameter | Kiln cast crystal | SOLD by Holsten Galleries.
My experience since crossing over to glass sculpture in 2010 has been quite extraordinary. The reception by collectors and galleries is truly heartwarming. The collectors that added Levitation to their breathtaking collection introduced me to Kenn Holsten, a private glass art dealer and consultant.
